Gallop Extension, Botanic Gardens: Getting There, Map, Top attractions, FAQ

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This article focuses only on Gallop Extension. For other attractions, click the menu items on top.

COMO Adventure Grove
@Gallop Extension

Below, is the interactive Google Map for the gardens, followed by explanation on how to get to Gallop Extension.

Gallop Extension Interactive Google Map

1. As it is an interactive Google Map, please wait a while for it to be downloaded fully.
2. Then, zoom in the map by pinching with two fingers.

On the above Google Map, click on a icon to get more information, or view photograph.

Referring to the gardens map above, the following explains how to get to each gate entrance of Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Gallop Extension @Botanic Gardens: Getting here

Where is the Gate Entrance?  Opposite 1, Tyersall Ave

Gallop Extension main gate @ Singapore Botanic Garden

Main Gate of Gallop Extension @Botanic Gardens

How to get to Gallop Extension?

Walking route from Botanic Gardens MRT station to Gallop Extension

This is the walking route recommended by the YouTube above created by National Parks Board.  The walk takes around 25 minutes which takes longer time than other routes.  However, you can enjoy several popular attractions along the way.  

The above Google Map route shows you how to walk from Botanic Gardens MRT station to National Orchid Garden & Garden Refreshment Kiosk.  Then, follow the instructions below to get to Gallop Extension.

The main attractions along the way are:

1. 🚇Botanic Gardens MRT station

2. Foliage Garden

3. Nassim Gate Visitor Centre (Nassim Gate Treeway)

Nassim Gate Visitor Centre (left),
and Nassim Gate Treeway.
Go to the right of the photo for the next stop.

4. Garden Refreshment Kiosk near National Orchid Garden.

5. National Orchid Garden.  Click HERE: National Orchid Garden to find out more.

National Orchid Garden

6. Based on the video, walk towards the left of National Orchid Garden; Head to the back of it.

7. Look for the 3 short pillars.  Walk past them.

3 short pillars. Walk past them.

8. Turn right when you see the 2 short pillars.

Yup! 2 short pillars, turn right to the walk path.

8. Walk along the path

9. Gallop Extension ✌

Shorter time walking route from  Botanic Gardens MRT to Gallop Extension

Refer to the Google map below, get off at Botanic Gardens MRT station, walk southwards towards Gallop extension.  Walking time is around 18 minutes.  If you want to enjoy the greenery in Botanic Gardens, you can do so as shown in the alternative route in the Google Map below.

🚌How to get to Gallop Extension by Bus?

The nearest bus stops are located along Holland Road, near the junction of Holland Road and Tyersall Ave.

    

• 🚌 Drop off at the bus stop along Holland Road before Tyersall Ave.
  Bus number: 7, 7B, 75, 77, 105, 106, 123, 174
  It is a 12 min walk to Gallop Extension Gate @Botanic Gardens.
  
  
• 🚌 Drop off at the bus stop along Holland Road Aft Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  Bus number: 7, 75, 77, 105, 106, 123, 174, NR8
  It is a 13 min walk to Gallop Extension Gate @Botanic Gardens.

Walking route from Nassim Gate to Gallop Extension

Getting to Gallop Extension by Car

The car park is located next to the main gate.  It is a small carpark with around 30 lots.  Easily full during weekend and peak hours.

How to get to Gallop Extension car park @Singapore Botanic Gardens

Carpark entrance and main gate of
Gallop Extension @Botanic Gardens

If carpark is full, you can go to the Tyersall Gate carpark, which is located opposite of Gallop Extension main gate at the Learning Forest Carparks as follows:

🚗 Learning Forest Carparks @Tyersall Gate

Location: At Tyersall Ave, nearer to Gallop Road.

🚗How to get to Learning Forest Carpark@Singapore Botanic Gardens

🚌 Learning Forest Coach Carpark @Tyersall Gate

Location: At Tyersall Ave, nearer to Gallop Road.

🚌How to get to Learning Forest Coach Carpark@Singapore Botanic Gardens

Gallop Extension: Visitor Information

Attractions in Gallop Extension:

1. OCBC Arboretum: specially designed garden of rainforests.
2. Atbora - Forest Discovery Centre: an introduction to native forest ecosystems.
3. COMO Adventure Grove: Children playground in the nature
4. Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge: Hiking in the ridge
5. Botanical Art Gallery: exhibition of art inspired by natural history, botanical art.

OCBC Arboretum

The arboretum is a specially designed garden of different types of trees, focusing on Southeast Asia’s rainforests. The conservation project here combines research and outreach on the rainforests, using advanced technology to study a collection of over 200 dipterocarp tree species.

OCBC Arboretum where Atbara is situated

👁️360 View of OCBC Arboretum

It is a conversation project for trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae. These trees dominate the rain forests of Southeast Asia, home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The Arboretum will house over 200 species of dipterocarpaceae, many of which are threatened by deforestation. The work at the Arboretum may have an impact on climate action as the 2,000 trees at the Arboretum alone can store 80 million kg of CO2 in their lifetimes.

Forest Discovery Centre @OCBC Arboretum

The Forest Discovery Centre (Atbara) provides an introduction to native forest ecosystems.

Atbara, Singapore oldest
colonial black-and-white bungalow

Viewing Atbara from far

Indoor view of Atbara (Forest Discovery Centre)

👁️360 view Atbara (Forest Discovery Centre)

Exhibit at
Forest Discovery Centre

Lowland Forest Understory Terrarium @Forest Discovery Centre

Lowland Forest Understory Terrarium

Don't miss this big Terrarium at the understory of Forest Discovery Centre.

Understory of Forest Discovery Centre
@Gallop Extension, Botanic Garden

Why is it known as Gallop Extension?

Painting: Horses near an European house.
(Photograph taken at Atbara)

It got this name because this area was then use for exercising horses.  Look out for this painting in the Forest Discovery Centre.

Botanical Art Gallery

Botanical Art Gallery

The gallery showcases botanical paintings, sketches, photographs, printing blocks and other artworks. Many of these works were made in the European tradition of Linnaean-style botanical illustration, which emphasizes the detailed and scientifically accurate representation of plants.

Exhibits at Botanical Art Gallery

Bee’s Knees Petite (cafe)

A cafe located just next to the Botanical Art Gallery. https://www.beesknees.sg/bees-knees-petite

Bee’s Knees Petite (cafe)

Hours:

• Weekdays | 8am – 6pm
• Weekends | 8am - 7pm

Last order for food at 5.30PM

 

COMO Adventure Grove

This garden allows children of all ages to explore the natural world through play. The landscape here is inspired by well-loved trees such as the Weeping Fig, the Saga and the Cempedok.

Adventure Grove

Adventure in the nature in the rainforest
and huge red seeds!

Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge

Take a walk up to the highest point in the Gardens! Experience the different habitats that you encounter as you ascend a tropical forest ridge and learn about the fascination plants that are adapted to grow here.

Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge

Walking along the ridge, leading to uphill.

Stone staircase @Rambler's Ridge

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